Consistently rated as one of the best careers in America, actuarial science is a combination of math, economics and finance that studies the assessing, pricing and institutional risk used in the insurance industry and financial professions. By tackling Siena's B.S. in Actuarial Science, you'll satisfy the Casualty Actuarial Society educational requirements and be well-prepared for competitive internships, professional exams and career success.
As a Siena actuarial science major, you can expect a combination of courses and real-world experiences that prepare you for professional actuarial exams and build the skills employers want: ability to communicate technical information, problem-solving, teamwork, constructing well-reasoned arguments and working with complex data.
You'll also have a dedicated advisor who will help you plan for professional exams, choose the right course work and make sure you're sought-after in the job market. One of the best things about Siena's program is the year-long professional seminar series, where you'll hear from practicing actuaries about their careers and what you can expect for yours.
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Actuary is ranked #20 on CNNMoney's 2017 Top 100 Careers list. This career offers high pay and a growing job market. Most of Siena's actuarial grads pursue careers in casualty, life or health actuaries, as well as risk analysts. Others have job titles like portfolio, underwriter, pricing analyst, financial analyst and insurance broker. Many job connections are made through our strong, supportive alumni network.
"I was taught so much more than the SKILLS NEEDED TO PASS exams REQUIRED TO become an accredited actuary. It is because of MY well-rounded education that I was able to have a successful career and build a business that’s flourished for 30 years."